#4B74B3 Hex Color
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This muted blue is a dusty, unsaturated shade that communicates reliability and restraint. It works well as a background for finance or tech interfaces where a professional, non-intrusive tone is necessary. The hex code #4b74b3 provides enough contrast for white text to meet accessibility standards for small body copy. Pair this color with warm grays to soften its cool, matte character.
Questions about #4b74b3
What is #4b74b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b74b3 is rgb(75, 116, 179), in HSL hsl(216, 41%, 50%) and in CMYK 58%, 35%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with the muted blue #4b74b3?
Is #4b74b3 readable on white or black?
#4b74b3 has a 4.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.44:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.